Foundations that fund organizations in Chicao, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Chicao nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $23K to Chicao organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Chicao around $2,000. 3 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Chicao
- $23K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in IL
- 43%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Chicao organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Howard S Dubin Family Foundation | Evanston, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General support |
| Leona S Hudson Charitable Foundation | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Cecil Robbins Memorial Fund | New York, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation | Glencoe, IL | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Activities of the organization to which money was donated |
| Janis Morris Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Morosani Foundation | Asheville, NC | 1 | $150 | $150 | Preselected only | Ontribution |
| The Merchants Bonding Company Foundation | West Des Moines, IA | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Program support |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Chicao, Illinois?
The Howard S Dubin Family Foundation, Leona S Hudson Charitable Foundation, Cecil Robbins Memorial Fund, Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation, Janis Morris Foundation and 2 others reported grants to Chicao organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Chicao. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.